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Erin Brokovich" is the kind of terrific storytelling that does two things. First, it renews my faith in the good neighbor. These are the unsung heroes that toil endlessly on behalf of others. Their payment comes from the personal satisfaction of righting a previous wrong. They buck the system, overcome daunting obstacles, and move forward with unbridled determination in order to see that justice is served. But "Erin Brokovich" also renews my faith in Hollywood's ability to make a nice old-fashioned film. Its subject is grounded in the real world and presents a feel-good story that anyone can appreciate. I salute people like Erin Brokovich, and I salute the filmmakers for having the wherewithal to bring her story to the big screen. Based on the real life story of Erin Brokovich, this movie focuses on her tribulations as a struggling single mom, and later, her personal crusade in which she takes on a large utilities company that she suspects of releasing toxic pollutants. Life has truly dealt Erin, a former beauty queen, an endless series of disappointments. She has almost as many ex-husbands as she does children. With only a high school diploma, she lacks the professional business and communications skills to get a job